On Thu, 29 May 1997 bownes@web9.com wrote:
I've been having an offline debate and wanted to take a quick lithmus test...Mostly aimed at the folks who don't currently peer at any of the 'nationally recognized peering points', but I'll take answers from anyone...Ya'll are always so short on opinions. :-}
If someone presented you with the following options:
1) $X connect to a local peering point and peer with other local/regional ISPs (MLPA) You retain current transit. 2) $X+$Y connect to a local peering point and peer with other local/regional ISPs plus the host (a decent sized national carrier) You retain current transit. 3) $X+$Y+$Z Purchase transit from the host, not including access to the local peering points
Would purchasing #3 prevent or discourage you from purchasing #1 and would purchasing #1 or #2 prevent or discourage you from purchasing #3? How do folks feel about the concept of local peering points?
Comments, public or private, are, of course, welcome.
bob iii (not speaking for anyone but myself, & certainly not my employer...)
I'm currently at a local peering point hosted by DRA, when looking for additional bandwidth, I didn't look very hard at DRA at that time based on the fact I was already peering with them, I was very wrong at that time, but I think your question is based on how I viewed things at that time, not now. I also feel others would think along similar lines if put in the same position at other reagional peering points. ============================================================== Tim Flavin Internet Access for St Louis & Chicago Internet 1st, Inc Toll Free Sales & Support 800-875-3173 http://www.i1.net For more information email info@i1.net ==============================================================